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Population Review

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is 21,351 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $19,062, the median home value is $94,700, and the median age is 42.0.

Orocovis Municipio within Puerto Rico · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

21,351

Population

336

People / sq mi

$19,062

Median Income

$94,700

Median Home Value

Orocovis Municipio covers 64 sq mi of land at 335.6 people per square mile.

About Orocovis Municipio,

Orocovis Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 21,351. It ranks #58 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Orocovis Municipio is $19,062, below the US median of $74,580. 49.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $94,700, with monthly rent averaging $480. The homeownership rate of 70.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 2.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White35.6%
Black or African American4.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

19.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
13.1%
55–59
8.8%
60–64
5.9%
65–74
11.0%
75–84
5.7%
85+
2.7%

Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$19,062
Mean household income$26,104
Per-capita income$10,068
Poverty rate49.8%
Unemployment rate5.3%
Employment-to-population32.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.2%
Construction
13.0%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Education & health care
6.3%
Public administration
5.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.8%
Agriculture
3.2%

The largest employment sector in Orocovis Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.

How residents commute

2.0%

Drive alone

6.2%

Carpool

81.7%

Public transit

2.7%

Work from home

37.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$94,700

Median home value

$480

Median rent

70.6%

Homeownership rate

9,040

Total housing units

75.7%

Occupied

24.3%

Vacant

29.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.4%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 21,351 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 336 people per square mile.

The median household income in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is $19,062, with mean (average) household income of $26,104 and per-capita income of $10,068. 49.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Orocovis Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (35.6%), Black or African American (4.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.0 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Orocovis Municipio is $94,700 and median monthly rent is $480. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,040 total housing units, 24.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.